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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
9
The St. Margaret's parish Seventh Ward members are raising a $500 fund during the current month to pay down parish debt. The campaign has surpassed the original goal and is likely to exceed the target as the month ends. The money will go toward reducing the church debt as the first principal payment. Parish members have responded generously.
A man identifying himself as Thomas Breece was found Tuesday night near the Montgomery Avenue crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad with an injured leg. He said he and a companion were walking west along the tracks when he fell. The companion left, witness William Pitzer reported, and Breece was taken to Shenango Valley Hospital by Mahoning Undertaking ambulance, claiming an injury from getting off a train in Sharon.
The city plans from last year to wash away sewage at the base of the Baltimore and Ohio bridge over the Shenango river are unlikely to be tried again this year. The plan required digging a ditch to redirect or disperse the sewage.
Advertisement touts Margo Tablets as speedy nerve relief for fatigue despondency and anxiety. Claims six stimulants safely energize nerves with a month’s use, guaranteed refund if no benefit, sold by McKee’s Kut Rate and other druggists.
A terse line notes a property or space will be occupied by or before a specified date. The statement implies readiness or securing of occupancy, but lacks context on location, parties, or terms. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
The city considers forcing water through Raney mill tail race to wash away sewage but the mill owner fears substantial property damage. No immediate action is planned. it is up to the city to find another method.
A Pennsylvania passenger train on the Wolf Creek branch derailed Tuesday evening at Carmona. The engine left the tracks and rolled over, with all coaches leaving the rails except the last which stayed on its rear tracks. Fireman Kk. S. Kildoo was slightly hurt but returned to duty. engineer E. A. Perrine and conductor Dunlevy supervised the train.
The Mahoning M. E. Church held its third quarterly conference last night with many members present. Dr. J. A. McCamey district superintendent presided and routine business was conducted. A love feast followed the regular prayer meeting.
A new large desk arrived for the Mahoningtown station office of the Pennsylvania Railroad and is in use. The office furniture has been repainted and refinished, improving the room’s appearance.
A man believed to entertain the public with lusty yells and singing was arrested yesterday afternoon near the Liberty Street underground crossing after a local officer called the patrol. He was sent to jail.
Prolonged rains over the past days push rivers near the Seventh and show a clear uptick in water volume compared with a few weeks earlier.
A committee of trustees at Mahoningtown Presbyterian church reviews designs and prices for decorating the church interior. The contract is expected to be let in a few weeks.
Leonard Foltz of Mercer resigns his position as clerk at the local Pennsylvania Railroad station and returns home. He is succeeded by John Meehan as the new station clerk.
The Walter home in Union Township nears completion and should be ready for occupancy around July first. The project progress indicates substantial work finished and awaits final touches.
Wonderoil antiseptic claims to draw pain from rheumatic joints after heating and rubbing. Sold for 25 cents at McKee’s Kut Rate Pharmacy in New Castle with a decades long physician endorsement and a offer of free samples from M. E. Raymond, Inc.
Miss Margaret Evans of North Beaver returns from a brief trip to Wheeling West Virginia where she met Jesse Willard husband of her niece and heavyweight champion of the world.
Stewart Chambers of West Clayton street breaks his right thumb while working as a bricklayer at New Galilee and has returned home. He will be unable to return to work for a short time.
Traction company workers yesterday set a new pole at the Gardner avenue curve where a Keystone delivery truck had broken one earlier.
Conway ward visitor G. W. Sweet and North Beaver residents Miss Jean Clark Walter Hopper L. L. Robinson E. M. Underwood John Miller George Clark were in the city on or around Wednesday. Mrs F. F. Urey and Mrs C D Johnston visited Cleveland and Pittsburg respectively. The Allen couple moved to Sutton restaurant apartments. Dick Delane visited Washingtonville guest of the Kings. Fletcher resumed work at New Castle rubber works after illness. Vena Wray concluded visit in Grove City with the Wrays. Nettie Smith visited West Clayton Street en route to Cleveland. Clara Pitzer visiting Wilkinsburg for Indiana State Normal commencement.
Harrisburg June 22 state troops passing through the city en route to Camp Brumbaugh Mt Gretna will receive coffee sandwiches and light refreshments from Harrisburg women. Members of the women's division National Preparedness League under Mrs George W C Drexell Philadelphia president have notified locals to prepare for the soldiers.
Thomas Vaughan renovates his home with a new paint coat. Mrs John McMillen hosts grandchildren Blanche and Frances McMillen from Steubenville Ohio. Miss Myrtle Miller teacher in Tallmage Ohio visits. Community represented at Mahoningtown Presbyterian church Sunday school convention. The Misses Alberta Vaughan and...
Irene Burrows attended a recital by Mrs. Lindner and her music pupils in New Bedford Monday evening. The Vaughan home hosted Theron Phillis with violin and Misses Edna and Anna Holtzmann at the piano. Relatives and friends were entertained in the week at various homes including Joseph Gund y of West Middlesex, Frank Hutchison and family of New Castle, Mrs James McClenahan of New Wilmington, Ray Beggs and King Lackey of Youngstown, and Thomas Vaughan.
An advertisement touts Amolox liquid and ointment as a scientific prescription to heal eczema psoriasis tetter and skin eruptions with instant itch relief and better sleep. It promotes trial sizes 50 cents and a free sample offer from Amolox laboratories in Youngstown.
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